Talcum Powder Lawyers

If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer linked to Talcum powder, we can help

Thousands of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of people who developed ovarian cancer after using talcum powder products. Nearly $4.7 billion was recently awarded in a lawsuit against pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson after 22 women claimed asbestos in the company’s talcum powder products contributed to their ovarian cancer. If you or a loved one was exposed to talcum powder and developed cancer, you may be entitled to compensation. The personal injury attorneys at Ged Lawyers, LLC in Boca Raton, Florida, handle cases where talcum powder is directly linked to ovarian cancer, bringing in-depth knowledge, superior litigation skills, and a record of achieving million-dollar verdicts and settlements.

Jury awards $4.69 billion in suit against Johnson & Johnson

On July 13, 2018, a jury in St. Louis, Missouri awarded $4.69 billion to 22 women who sued pharmaceutical and consumer products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. The women claimed their ovarian cancer was caused by using the manufacturer’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower talcum powder products. The jury award — the largest verdict against the company to date — -includes $550 million in compensatory damages and $4.14 billion in punitive damages.

Thousands of lawsuits pending against manufacturer

More than 9,000 cases are currently working their way through state and federal courts over the link between Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower talcum powder products and ovarian cancer, and more personal injury claims are expected to be filed. Johnson & Johnson, an American multinational company founded in 1886, manufactures pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer packaged goods. Johnson & Johnson is headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Questions regarding the talcum powder lawsuits? Give us a call

With news of the recent jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson based on the link between the company’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower products and ovarian cancer, many American consumers have questions regarding these lawsuits and whether they may receive compensation for their injuries. Let us help. The talcum powder injury lawyers at Ged Lawyers, LLP are experienced, skilled litigators with a track record of success in securing million-dollar verdicts and settlements in personal injury cases. A full-service law firm, Ged Lawyers, LLP has been serving the Florida community since 1995 and has multiple office locations to serve you. If you or a loved one developed cancer after using a talcum powder product, let us help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Contact a member of our talcum powder team today to arrange a confidential consultation to discuss your personal injury case. We can be reached at 561-995-1966 or contact us online.